Physician Assistant I - Surgical

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

CME opportunities

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital seeks a highly skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our General Surgery team for inpatient rounding responsibilities. You will work closely with surgeons, residents, and other healthcare professionals to provide exceptional patient care and support the surgical team.

The successful candidate will possess strong clinical skills, NCCPA certification, and Maryland PA licensure, with a minimum of two years in general surgery or related fields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• NCCPA certification.
• Maryland licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant.
• Minimum of 2 years PA experience in general surgery or related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; team-oriented.
• Familiarity with EMR systems and healthcare technology.

Responsibilities

• Provides health care services to patients under the direction and responsibility of the attending physicians and the Clinical Director of the Department of Surgery.
• While providing surgical assistance, follows the direction of the attending surgeon having responsibility for the surgical case.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Teamwork

EMR proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

PA program graduate

NCCPA certification

Maryland license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our General Surgery team. This unique position focuses on inpatient rounding responsibilities. The successful candidate will work closely with surgeons, residents, and other healthcare professionals to provide exceptional patient care and support the surgical team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides health care services to patients under the direction and responsibility of the attending physicians and the Clinical Director of the Department of Surgery.

• While providing surgical assistance, follows the direction of the attending surgeon having responsibility for the surgical case.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Successful completion of a training program, accredited by the American Medical Association for Physician Assistants.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Valid and unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Maryland.
• Minimum of 2 years licensed Physician Assistant experience in general surgery or a related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and proficiency in using healthcare technology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in an academic medical center or teaching hospital.
• Interest in participating in clinical research and quality improvement projects.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plans with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Continuing medical education (CME) opportunities and reimbursement.
• Access to cutting-edge medical facilities and technologies.
• Professional growth and advancement within the Johns Hopkins Health System.

***Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Salary Range: Minimum 63.31/hour - Maximum 98.31/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.